CVE-2026-76726

HIGH
Published Sep 29, 2026 Modified Oct 1, 2026 CWE-287

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass network access controls if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain unauthorized access to restricted networks.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0036
Probability of exploitation
0.28%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-76726? +
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass network access controls if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain unauthorized access to restricted networks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-76726? +
CVE-2026-76726 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0036, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-76726? +
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